Department Director, Behavioral Health

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community!

Position Summary : The Department Director is responsible for overseeing outpatient services for FSRIs Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). The Department Director oversees triage, outpatient and school-based mental health services including service provision, staffing oversight, partnerships with community providers, and ensuring data and quality measures are carried out. Oversees the expansion of behavioral health services to increase overall access to care for the community. Provides Project Direction for SAMSHA CCBHC IA grant. Provides strategic leadership around organizational structure and workflows, oversees compliance with state certification standards, and works with agency leadership to create and maintain processes to meet the needs of CCBHC and FSRI clients. Works closely with FSRIs finance and quality management departments to ensure smooth operations of all services in the Healing Division including CCBHC. Responsible for monitoring the quality of care, fiscal health and productivity of assigned programs. Represent the agency at both internal and external subcommittees / meetings.

Qualifications :

A Masters degree in a human service, public health, or health care administration field (psychology, social work, public health administration, marriage / family, nursing, etc) or relevant experience required

Strong administrative skills required

Clinical Supervision Experience strongly preferred

Proficiency in working in a third-party billing environment

Proficiency in professional writing

Experience delivering and overseeing trauma-focused, evidence-based treatments and practices required

Ability to inspire a diverse team to deliver high-quality and innovative treatments and services

Ability to work independently at a high-level and cover for Chief of Behavioral Health as needed

Skilled in operating various medical record software and hardware, word-processing, and database software programs

Spanish Speaking preferred and is compensated

Flexible schedule with some evenings

Excellent multitasking and communication skills a must

Ability to work independently and part of a team

Bilingual / ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.

Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

Physical Requirements : This position requires community visits, employees in this position must have the ability to :

Current drivers license, reliable transportation, registration and auto insurance

Ability to communicate effectively

Travel to and from clients residence, community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and / or elevators

Ability to lift up to 20lbs

Must be able to work remotely and in person adhering to PHI requirement.

Dont meet every single requirement? Here at FSRI, were dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If youre excited about one of our career opportunities, but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity!

We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits.

Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities.

Join our FAMILY today!

Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope. FSRIs diverse and inclusive teams working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield.

Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.